RN MDS Coordinator - Impactful Care & Reimbursement Lead

iCare Health Network; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with matching

Disability insurance

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator in Manchester, CT to lead the Medicare/Medicaid MDS processes, coordinate assessments, and ensure accurate PPS updates for optimal reimbursement.

The role requires an active CT RN license, knowledge of QA processes, and prior MDS experience. Strong collaboration with Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes.
• Experience supervising in long-term care.
• Experience completing MDS and MDS training program or equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding the roles of assessments and MDS.
• Ensures all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDS.

Skills

Quality Assurance/Improvement

Supervisory experience

MDS training

Education

RN license CT

Health-care degree (BS/AS)

Job description

iCare Health Network is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator in Manchester, CT to lead the Medicare/Medicaid MDS processes, coordinate assessments, and ensure accurate PPS updates for optimal reimbursement.

The role requires an active CT RN license, knowledge of QA processes, and prior MDS experience. Strong collaboration with Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation is essential.